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Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Darrell nodded and jumped up and down some.

"Yay!" he exclaimed.

"Volume." Jaden said.

Having heard it from both his parents now, Darrell calmed down.

"...." he was then silent, before looking around.

"Gotta pee!" he said, before rushing out of the room.

Nico just chuckled at that.

"We learned something about Darrell, by the way." he then told Jaden and Desiree.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Nico just chuckled, though internally he was wondering about Darrell.

"No worries, Desiree." he said.

"I'm glad everything turned out all right with the birthing." he told her.

"It was messy." Jaden muttered.

"But thanks to Rene and his previous knowledge, Desiree was actually in no real danger, it seems. Not this time, anyway." he went on.

"...and.... for the last time..." he then mumbled, as Darrell approached Desiree.

"I have a sister now!?" he exclaimed to her.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

"All right." Jaden replied.

-Many months later-

Jaden and Desiree had taken Sydney up on her offer (but decided to actually move there when the baby was at least 1 year old), Jaden had gone through the procedure, and the time had come for the birthing. Both Jaden and Desiree had gone to OLA... Jaden being there because... well, he felt he had a responsibility to be there, and everyone agreed.

So that meant that, for the time being, Darrel was staying with his grandparents.

They had received a call from Jaden saying that the birthing had been successful, it was a daughter, she was healthy, and Desiree would survive, easily. They also said that they'd come and visit in about a week, with the new baby, when Desiree was ready to be up and about.

Darrell, Nico, and Sydney were in the den, watching TV, when suddenly Darrell's head popped up and he looked around.

"...Mom and Dad are here!" he exclaimed.

Then, about 5 seconds later, Sydney's doorbell rang.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Jaden shook his head.

"Just... j-just give me the number." he said.

"I'll get you a business card." Nico told him.

Jaden nodded in response, before looking away.

"I... I don't know..." he said, answering her question.

"Jaden, there's no need to be THAT scared of your mother." Nico said. "Her disparaging remarks, her sarcasm, her jabs, her overall bitchiness is just her showing her love. You know that." he added.

Jaden just sighed.

"Chicken Cacciatore sounds good, I admit..." he said.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Jaden nodded in response.

"That's fair." he said.

"By the way." Nico chimed in.

"You know your Mom was serious with her earlier threat." he commented. "Do you want me to make you that appointment ASAP?" he asked.

"...y-yes." Jaden stammered.

"Good boy." Nico responded.

"A man that's scared of his mother is a good man." he said absently.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

"Wow, thanks!" Jaden responded.

"That's... yeah, that's an awesome offer." he said.

"I'll talk to Desiree and let her know about it." he went on.

Nico just chuckled.

"Beautiful country, too." he commented.

"Should be a nice place to raise a family."

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Jaden thought for a moment, before his eyebrows perked up.

"Oh!" he said.

"Yes, I DO remember that!" he told her.

"...are you serious about letting us live there, though?" he asked.

"I'll talk to Desiree about it, and if she says yes, then we'll seriously consider it." he assured her.

"But are you sure?"

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Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Jaden looked honestly relieved now.

"I..." he stammered.

"First trimester." he said.

"I think she's entering the... second month." he told them further.

"Still some time, then." Nico said.

"We're also looking for a bigger place." Jaden then commented.

"Or, well, we're actively and seriously considering finding an actual house with land that has room for two children to run around and play." he added.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Jaden was clearly feeling guilty right now.

He was feeling bad for himself, and it showed.

He was also now considering trying to get Desiree to change her mind about carrying.

But it seemed Nico could sense that.

"Don't." he said.

"If Desiree is willing to go through this, don't let your Mother influence you into trying to force her into a decision she doesn't want to make." he continued.

"This is something the two of you know about, and you're both adults. I know you'll carry on, regardless of what happens." he went on.

"Right." Jaden replied quietly.

"I'll... do whatever I need to do, regardless of what happens here." he told them.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Nico and Jaden were both silent... with Jaden looking frightened now.

"Y-Y-Yes." he stammered.

"I will." he told her.

Nico just sighed.

"I know someone that can do that." he told his son.

"Very professional and clean." he went on.

"It'll be fine." he assured him further.

"And Sydney, at least Desiree has Dr. Calder to care for her." he then reminded his wife.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Jaden shook his head.

"No. I'm good." he said.

"You seem nervous." Nico commented.

"I have news that I'm not sure how she'll take." Jaden replied.

"...I see." Nico responded.

A bit later, Sydney had come downstairs, and joined her husband and son.

"...Mom. I have something to tell you." Jaden said.

"Desiree's... pregnant again." he told the two of them bluntly.

Why can't I just be
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Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

"You're very welcome." Vincent responded.

"Come. Let's get you some." he chuckled, as they left to grab some for her.

---

Jaden gulped lightly, as he stood at the closed door in front of him, and knocked loudly.

After a moment or two, his father answered it.

"Oh, Jaden!" he said.

"Come in!" he told him, stepping aside.

"Sydney!" he called out, as Jaden stepped inside and Nico shut the door behind him.

"Jaden's here!"

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Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Vincent let out a hearty laugh.

"Of course!" he said.

"I happen to have some." he told her.

"She recently gave me a batch. Feel free to take as many as you like." he continued.

"And yes... yes, they ARE rather addictive, aren't they?" he then asked.

"But I have plenty, so I'm feeling generous." he said, laughing once more.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?
Posted in Bloodlines Posted 5 years ago
One.. by... one.
They only fall... a-part.
Can it be.. undone?

Vincent got a little closer to her, continuing to smile.

"Of course." he replied.

"I've always seen you as like a daughter to me." he told her.

"I'll do all in my power to help you out." he reasoned.

"Regardless, the sooner you discuss price parameters with Jaden, the better." he then said.

"But before you go... would you like something to eat or drink?" he offered.

Why can't I just be
The one
For once!?